16 Reviews

South Coast Tattoo

Hamilton, Ontario
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Liane M.
14 May 2019
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Unprofessional and unsanitary - would not recommend. I called ahead to ask if someone could change my septum hoop. When I arrived, there was nobody there except for their piercer. I think he said his ... Read More
Unprofessional and unsanitary - would not recommend. I called ahead to ask if someone could change my septum hoop. When I arrived, there was nobody there except for their piercer. I think he said his name was Rudy, but there was no real formal introduction. He had NO IDEA how to take the hoop out and said: "I don't know why anyone gets these stupid piercings" (note: he ALSO had a septum) which I mentioned to him. He retaliated with "I meant these kinds of hoops" (a seamless hoop? never heard of it? you're a piercer). He then proceeded to take out THE BIGGEST PLIERS I'VE EVER SEEN (definitely NOT used for piercings) to pry the hoop apart. He eventually did remove the hoop while saying "yeah that's it, roll your eyes back" Excuse me? Extremely inappropriate comment to make to a customer. THEN (wearing the same gloves contaminated from the nasty pliers) he put the new hoop in. On my way out he said, "come back sometime for a tattoo". I will never set foot in here as long as I live. Long story short, don't go to a tattoo shop beside a convenience store. Read Less
Maureen Mulamba
14 Jul 2018
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My experience at South City was great to say the least! First time I came in I was greeted by Martin ( who ended up being my tattoo artist) and he was chill af.He made the whole experience comfortable... Read More
My experience at South City was great to say the least! First time I came in I was greeted by Martin ( who ended up being my tattoo artist) and he was chill af.He made the whole experience comfortable for myself and very easy going.After searching the whole of Hamilton,this was a great pick.Martin tattooed me today and we talked as friends and he was cracking jokes.The vibes were great.I would highly recommend this place.I will be returning. Read Less
Sherly Lehr
1 May 2018
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Walk in service was great; clean positive atmosphere. Work was exceptional and healed well. Artist worked well with the design I wanted ensured he answered any questions I had. This is tattoo #5 and m... Read More
Walk in service was great; clean positive atmosphere. Work was exceptional and healed well. Artist worked well with the design I wanted ensured he answered any questions I had. This is tattoo #5 and my first time using a different studio. Definitely worth the consideration, if you’re seeking a tattoo Read Less
Sonia Pombeiro
19 Mar 2018
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Got my forearm tattoo last year at this place. I loved every second of my experience. They are pretty cool and chill and the place is very clean!!! I drive from Mississauga to get my tats there. Would... Read More
Got my forearm tattoo last year at this place. I loved every second of my experience. They are pretty cool and chill and the place is very clean!!! I drive from Mississauga to get my tats there. Would recommend to anyone!!! I read the reviews here and saw that 95% of the 1 star reviews are from women. The ladies are being way too sensitive. Why would you get piercings done when your friend had to leave without jewelry. Why would you get several tattoos from them and complain all the tattoos are crappy. Call me crazy but if get one bad tattoo why would you go back for more??? Again people have nothing else better to do. This place is amazing the owner gave me a tank top for my first tattoo there (I have 9 tats in total) I will be getting more from here I recommend 2000% Read Less
Vixen Smoke
14 Mar 2018
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It’s actually a shame that all these bad reviews are people that don’t understand that these men work hard in here and don’t stop working & sometimes can’t help people right away because they’re in th... Read More
It’s actually a shame that all these bad reviews are people that don’t understand that these men work hard in here and don’t stop working & sometimes can’t help people right away because they’re in the middle of a tattoo. This place is SUPER friendly, SUPER clean and my tattoo looks EFFING awesome. I recommend you people not listen to these 1 star losers who are nothing but entitled princes and princesses that would want to speak to a manager to complain ANY day. Lol Rudy did my tattoo, and he’s going to do the rest of them till I die because it is SIIIIIIICK, and he plays awesome music while doing it and makes sure your comfortable at all times and makes you feel confident. The other artists are also super talented. I WOULD GIVE 10/10!!!! Read Less
Giuseppe N.
19 Jan 2018
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Worst tattoo shop in Hamilton. Do not go there. Terrible atmosphere, not inviting or friendly. Prick at the desk sits with his feet up and acts like customers who walk in dont exist doesn't say hi how... Read More
Worst tattoo shop in Hamilton. Do not go there. Terrible atmosphere, not inviting or friendly. Prick at the desk sits with his feet up and acts like customers who walk in dont exist doesn't say hi how can we help you just plays solitaire on computer instead. Learn how to run a business no wonder nobody was even in there, worst shop I've ever been to, owner should be ashamed to call it his. Read Less
Scott Moffatt
13 Jan 2018
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Called them in the morning hoping to get a tattoo done today and was told to come on down. showed up and was helped by Rudy, really great guy helped me with the picture I wanted and we were right in ... Read More
Called them in the morning hoping to get a tattoo done today and was told to come on down. showed up and was helped by Rudy, really great guy helped me with the picture I wanted and we were right in doing the tattoo. The whole experience at the shop was great and the end result of my tattoo is amazing. Read Less
Shelby Lauridsen
27 Dec 2017
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My favorite tattoo shop! Friendly artists, great ink amd colors! Good atmosphere and amazing art work!!! I love southcoast!
Yolande F.
11 Nov 2017
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Great place got my first tattoo great front desk guy funny bought us a cold drink on him for having to wait a bit thank for great first time
Rachel Kuwabara
17 Jul 2017
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Not sure how he has such good reviews, went there for a majority of my tattoos and most of them were done pretty horribly. Overcharged me for all of them as well as it states on the website it is $100... Read More
Not sure how he has such good reviews, went there for a majority of my tattoos and most of them were done pretty horribly. Overcharged me for all of them as well as it states on the website it is $100 for an hour yet I ended up paying over $150 for most of them and none of them took more than 20 minutes to do. Read Less
hilda burns
7 Jul 2017
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Always a great time getting tatts at South Coast! ! Amazing work..have wonderful suggestions! !
Frank Rebelo
26 Jun 2017
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Not happy at all work not incomplete when was told could complete in one sitting and it wasn't do to having another booking .price was agreed on before anything was done then was told it was going to ... Read More
Not happy at all work not incomplete when was told could complete in one sitting and it wasn't do to having another booking .price was agreed on before anything was done then was told it was going to be $180. more to complete took double the time to do work and was charged double the price .Don't get me wrong i don't mind paying cause we all got to eat .What's the icing on the cake is now with incomplete ink no one wants to finish it cause no one finishes other people's work so now i wear long sleeves and am very unhappy Read Less
Julio C.
22 Jun 2017
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Best tattoo place in Hamilton with only the finest artists. I've gotten a few tattoos done from Rudy and they have all turned out great! I've been to other places in Hamilton and Toronto for tattoos, ... Read More
Best tattoo place in Hamilton with only the finest artists. I've gotten a few tattoos done from Rudy and they have all turned out great! I've been to other places in Hamilton and Toronto for tattoos, but it's fair to say that this is my favourite shop. Read Less
Teri Green
13 Jun 2017
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Not recommended at all! Went in for two piercings, place was just full blown weed smelling but I stayed because everything seemed clean. Was made fun of for saying "please". Wasn't offered any after c... Read More
Not recommended at all! Went in for two piercings, place was just full blown weed smelling but I stayed because everything seemed clean. Was made fun of for saying "please". Wasn't offered any after care instructions or suggested products. Still struggling with them healing over a year later Read Less
Samantha C.
12 Jun 2017
REPORT
THE WORST CUSTOMER service ! I wanted to get a piercing so I called south coast to check the hours. This was on Sunday around1 asked for the price on the piercing I wanted. Got all info. I show up abo... Read More
THE WORST CUSTOMER service ! I wanted to get a piercing so I called south coast to check the hours. This was on Sunday around1 asked for the price on the piercing I wanted. Got all info. I show up about 310 as they close at 4. I walk in and no one is there. So I sit an wait. Al of a sudden I hear SNORING. So I yelled hello multiple times and nothing. So I peaked around the corner and the tattoo artist is sleeping. And not even. Normal sleep as I was yelling and calling and knocking and we wouldn't wake up. I waited for 30 mins for him to wake up! Then when he finally wakes up and finishes slurring his words says oh sorry. And he doesn't do peircings today. I told him that's the worst customer service and he actually had the balls to tell me that's rude. I have tried calling the shop back to talk to the owner and was told they will be in. At 2-3 I call back then and now they aren't coming in today. The worst experience I have ever had. Even if the guy did do piercings I would never let him touch me as he had to been on something. I have a video of me yelling hello to try and wake him up. So for this review here is a photo of him sleeping on the job. Never go there! Read Less
Sumar Arguin
10 May 2017
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I walked in today to look into quotes for a tattoo and some advise and ideas... well.. first of all I stood there waiting at the front for a while and no one showed up. It was open. Then I called out.... Read More
I walked in today to look into quotes for a tattoo and some advise and ideas... well.. first of all I stood there waiting at the front for a while and no one showed up. It was open. Then I called out... no response. I walked around to see if anyone was there and found some dude sleeping on the couch in the back so I woke him up "hello" (he didn't wake until I banged on the wall) he woke up dumbfounded so I walked and waited back at the front.. waited... and then oh my goodness I literally had to call the store number. He picked up and said "hello" and I was like "are you kidding me I'm standing at the front of the store" "oh" he says... he then walked slowly over slumped on the chair and gave me terrible customer service. I picked up my things and was like forget it I'll go somewhere better, somewhere someone is actually is professional and makes me feel comfortable because god forbid I allow that guy to put something permanent on my body. Screw it. What a sad waste of time. Read Less
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1001 Rymal Road East
Hamilton Ontario L8W 3B7
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South Coast Tattoo

Hamilton, Ontario
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1001 Rymal Road East
Hamilton Ontario L8W 3B7
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Liane M.
14 May 2019
REPORT
Unprofessional and unsanitary - would not recommend. I called ahead to ask if someone could change my septum hoop. When I arrived, there was nobody there except for their piercer. I think he said his ... Read More
Unprofessional and unsanitary - would not recommend. I called ahead to ask if someone could change my septum hoop. When I arrived, there was nobody there except for their piercer. I think he said his name was Rudy, but there was no real formal introduction. He had NO IDEA how to take the hoop out and said: "I don't know why anyone gets these stupid piercings" (note: he ALSO had a septum) which I mentioned to him. He retaliated with "I meant these kinds of hoops" (a seamless hoop? never heard of it? you're a piercer). He then proceeded to take out THE BIGGEST PLIERS I'VE EVER SEEN (definitely NOT used for piercings) to pry the hoop apart. He eventually did remove the hoop while saying "yeah that's it, roll your eyes back" Excuse me? Extremely inappropriate comment to make to a customer. THEN (wearing the same gloves contaminated from the nasty pliers) he put the new hoop in. On my way out he said, "come back sometime for a tattoo". I will never set foot in here as long as I live. Long story short, don't go to a tattoo shop beside a convenience store. Read Less
Maureen Mulamba
14 Jul 2018
REPORT
My experience at South City was great to say the least! First time I came in I was greeted by Martin ( who ended up being my tattoo artist) and he was chill af.He made the whole experience comfortable... Read More
My experience at South City was great to say the least! First time I came in I was greeted by Martin ( who ended up being my tattoo artist) and he was chill af.He made the whole experience comfortable for myself and very easy going.After searching the whole of Hamilton,this was a great pick.Martin tattooed me today and we talked as friends and he was cracking jokes.The vibes were great.I would highly recommend this place.I will be returning. Read Less
Sherly Lehr
1 May 2018
REPORT
Walk in service was great; clean positive atmosphere. Work was exceptional and healed well. Artist worked well with the design I wanted ensured he answered any questions I had. This is tattoo #5 and m... Read More
Walk in service was great; clean positive atmosphere. Work was exceptional and healed well. Artist worked well with the design I wanted ensured he answered any questions I had. This is tattoo #5 and my first time using a different studio. Definitely worth the consideration, if you’re seeking a tattoo Read Less
Sonia Pombeiro
19 Mar 2018
REPORT
Got my forearm tattoo last year at this place. I loved every second of my experience. They are pretty cool and chill and the place is very clean!!! I drive from Mississauga to get my tats there. Would... Read More
Got my forearm tattoo last year at this place. I loved every second of my experience. They are pretty cool and chill and the place is very clean!!! I drive from Mississauga to get my tats there. Would recommend to anyone!!! I read the reviews here and saw that 95% of the 1 star reviews are from women. The ladies are being way too sensitive. Why would you get piercings done when your friend had to leave without jewelry. Why would you get several tattoos from them and complain all the tattoos are crappy. Call me crazy but if get one bad tattoo why would you go back for more??? Again people have nothing else better to do. This place is amazing the owner gave me a tank top for my first tattoo there (I have 9 tats in total) I will be getting more from here I recommend 2000% Read Less
Vixen Smoke
14 Mar 2018
REPORT
It’s actually a shame that all these bad reviews are people that don’t understand that these men work hard in here and don’t stop working & sometimes can’t help people right away because they’re in th... Read More
It’s actually a shame that all these bad reviews are people that don’t understand that these men work hard in here and don’t stop working & sometimes can’t help people right away because they’re in the middle of a tattoo. This place is SUPER friendly, SUPER clean and my tattoo looks EFFING awesome. I recommend you people not listen to these 1 star losers who are nothing but entitled princes and princesses that would want to speak to a manager to complain ANY day. Lol Rudy did my tattoo, and he’s going to do the rest of them till I die because it is SIIIIIIICK, and he plays awesome music while doing it and makes sure your comfortable at all times and makes you feel confident. The other artists are also super talented. I WOULD GIVE 10/10!!!! Read Less
Giuseppe N.
19 Jan 2018
REPORT
Worst tattoo shop in Hamilton. Do not go there. Terrible atmosphere, not inviting or friendly. Prick at the desk sits with his feet up and acts like customers who walk in dont exist doesn't say hi how... Read More
Worst tattoo shop in Hamilton. Do not go there. Terrible atmosphere, not inviting or friendly. Prick at the desk sits with his feet up and acts like customers who walk in dont exist doesn't say hi how can we help you just plays solitaire on computer instead. Learn how to run a business no wonder nobody was even in there, worst shop I've ever been to, owner should be ashamed to call it his. Read Less
Scott Moffatt
13 Jan 2018
REPORT
Called them in the morning hoping to get a tattoo done today and was told to come on down. showed up and was helped by Rudy, really great guy helped me with the picture I wanted and we were right in ... Read More
Called them in the morning hoping to get a tattoo done today and was told to come on down. showed up and was helped by Rudy, really great guy helped me with the picture I wanted and we were right in doing the tattoo. The whole experience at the shop was great and the end result of my tattoo is amazing. Read Less
Shelby Lauridsen
27 Dec 2017
REPORT
My favorite tattoo shop! Friendly artists, great ink amd colors! Good atmosphere and amazing art work!!! I love southcoast!
Yolande F.
11 Nov 2017
REPORT
Great place got my first tattoo great front desk guy funny bought us a cold drink on him for having to wait a bit thank for great first time
Rachel Kuwabara
17 Jul 2017
REPORT
Not sure how he has such good reviews, went there for a majority of my tattoos and most of them were done pretty horribly. Overcharged me for all of them as well as it states on the website it is $100... Read More
Not sure how he has such good reviews, went there for a majority of my tattoos and most of them were done pretty horribly. Overcharged me for all of them as well as it states on the website it is $100 for an hour yet I ended up paying over $150 for most of them and none of them took more than 20 minutes to do. Read Less
hilda burns
7 Jul 2017
REPORT
Always a great time getting tatts at South Coast! ! Amazing work..have wonderful suggestions! !
Frank Rebelo
26 Jun 2017
REPORT
Not happy at all work not incomplete when was told could complete in one sitting and it wasn't do to having another booking .price was agreed on before anything was done then was told it was going to ... Read More
Not happy at all work not incomplete when was told could complete in one sitting and it wasn't do to having another booking .price was agreed on before anything was done then was told it was going to be $180. more to complete took double the time to do work and was charged double the price .Don't get me wrong i don't mind paying cause we all got to eat .What's the icing on the cake is now with incomplete ink no one wants to finish it cause no one finishes other people's work so now i wear long sleeves and am very unhappy Read Less
Julio C.
22 Jun 2017
REPORT
Best tattoo place in Hamilton with only the finest artists. I've gotten a few tattoos done from Rudy and they have all turned out great! I've been to other places in Hamilton and Toronto for tattoos, ... Read More
Best tattoo place in Hamilton with only the finest artists. I've gotten a few tattoos done from Rudy and they have all turned out great! I've been to other places in Hamilton and Toronto for tattoos, but it's fair to say that this is my favourite shop. Read Less
Teri Green
13 Jun 2017
REPORT
Not recommended at all! Went in for two piercings, place was just full blown weed smelling but I stayed because everything seemed clean. Was made fun of for saying "please". Wasn't offered any after c... Read More
Not recommended at all! Went in for two piercings, place was just full blown weed smelling but I stayed because everything seemed clean. Was made fun of for saying "please". Wasn't offered any after care instructions or suggested products. Still struggling with them healing over a year later Read Less
Samantha C.
12 Jun 2017
REPORT
THE WORST CUSTOMER service ! I wanted to get a piercing so I called south coast to check the hours. This was on Sunday around1 asked for the price on the piercing I wanted. Got all info. I show up abo... Read More
THE WORST CUSTOMER service ! I wanted to get a piercing so I called south coast to check the hours. This was on Sunday around1 asked for the price on the piercing I wanted. Got all info. I show up about 310 as they close at 4. I walk in and no one is there. So I sit an wait. Al of a sudden I hear SNORING. So I yelled hello multiple times and nothing. So I peaked around the corner and the tattoo artist is sleeping. And not even. Normal sleep as I was yelling and calling and knocking and we wouldn't wake up. I waited for 30 mins for him to wake up! Then when he finally wakes up and finishes slurring his words says oh sorry. And he doesn't do peircings today. I told him that's the worst customer service and he actually had the balls to tell me that's rude. I have tried calling the shop back to talk to the owner and was told they will be in. At 2-3 I call back then and now they aren't coming in today. The worst experience I have ever had. Even if the guy did do piercings I would never let him touch me as he had to been on something. I have a video of me yelling hello to try and wake him up. So for this review here is a photo of him sleeping on the job. Never go there! Read Less
Sumar Arguin
10 May 2017
REPORT
I walked in today to look into quotes for a tattoo and some advise and ideas... well.. first of all I stood there waiting at the front for a while and no one showed up. It was open. Then I called out.... Read More
I walked in today to look into quotes for a tattoo and some advise and ideas... well.. first of all I stood there waiting at the front for a while and no one showed up. It was open. Then I called out... no response. I walked around to see if anyone was there and found some dude sleeping on the couch in the back so I woke him up "hello" (he didn't wake until I banged on the wall) he woke up dumbfounded so I walked and waited back at the front.. waited... and then oh my goodness I literally had to call the store number. He picked up and said "hello" and I was like "are you kidding me I'm standing at the front of the store" "oh" he says... he then walked slowly over slumped on the chair and gave me terrible customer service. I picked up my things and was like forget it I'll go somewhere better, somewhere someone is actually is professional and makes me feel comfortable because god forbid I allow that guy to put something permanent on my body. Screw it. What a sad waste of time. Read Less
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